Audi S3 vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Audi S3 · Nissan Sentra
- Length177.3 in
- Height55.7 in
- Wheelbase103.5 in
- Curb weight3,538 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Nissan Sentra width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi S3 is 5.4 in shorter (177.3 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.3 in taller (55.7 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 106.8 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 478 lb heavier (3,538 lb vs 3,060 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 478 lb heavier (3,538 lb vs 3,060 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 106.8 in)
- Length: Audi S3 is 5.4 in shorter (177.3 in vs 182.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.3 in taller (55.7 in vs 57.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S3 — Audi S3 is shorter by 5.4 in Check garage fit for Audi S3 · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi S3 — Based on length × width (Audi S3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi S3 | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.3 in | 182.7 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 71.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 57.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 106.8 in | 3.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 4.8 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,538 lb | 3,060 lb | 478 lb |
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